Waratahs 2012
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both gone to the Force
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
I thought it was Locky McCaffrey. I'm talking about his brother Miles.
Gutted about losing Bennetts. I wanted him drafted in for the bench this year when we were playing Anesi so much. Hickey conservatism means we have lost a potential star.
rugbysmartarse
Alan Cameron (40)
just a thought - IF SBW signs at the Tahs, where does this leave the reports Quade and SBW were keen to play together in the coming years?
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Jenkins released, Bennets trialling and Locky McCaffrey signed Force not Miles.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Yes but surprisingly, Hawko, I can read and "add two and two".
Shit still stinks these days, you know...
On the morning that the sano man came, as kids we were kept inside the house until the outhouse was clear. The gentlemen themselves when they came around could be detected by smell from about 30 metres. As kids we found it funny, but you wouldn't want to be one. Think the portaloo Tooheys ad times 10.
Richo
John Thornett (49)
Really? That's depressing.
OK, Bennetts has been pretty good this season, but he hasn't looked great in previous seasons. I think he needed the kick in the arse Kingston gave him to knuckle down.
Miles is too young i reckon
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
He would draw at least 5000 extra paying customers every time he played in a home game. How much would that be worth for a season?
Athilnaur
Arch Winning (36)
Well, for a ball park $100 ticket average for 9 games, 5000 seats = $4.5M. You could play around with the numbers a bit, but it will be in that order. Most of that income would be profit because there wouldn't be too many incidental costs I should think.
5,000 is a lot of spectators to average every game for 9 games tho. However he's also likely to become the most effective centre in rugby next year, which boosts the Tahs shot at winning, which = sales....
Yeah, I expect its fair to say the CEO would have him. Never happen tho, its just a sneaky play by a player manager pouring fuel on the blues v chiefs duel. Crap for SBWs rep tho. Khoder Nasser must be a pleasure to negotiate with.
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tranquility
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I hope that Bennett's bloke gets snapped up by the Force. From all reports, he has the class to be good 13. These are rare, and if he can't get a go at the Tahs he should move on instead of attempting to get a wing spot. The Force also need a big classy center as well, so I hope he has a good tour.
Lee Grant
John Eales (66)
Hawko
1. Peterson has not been in great form this year and is recovering from a shoulder reconstruction suffered at the IRB U/20 tournament. He's too good a player to be ignored though and I hope that he gets a rookie contract.
2. Lopeti has got the genes but don't forget that Timani needed a few goes in the S14 to come right.
3. As I have mentioned before Miles Mac is not developed enough to have a rookie contract IMO though he has already played in 1st Grade and could be considered for 2013. Hickey is the type of hard player and borderline nutter needed as the 3rd string fetcher.
4. Bennetts is being trialled on tour with the Force in Samoa. I agree with everybody that he is a class player at club level but as I mentioned at the time when Kingston was contracted before the 2011 season: Bennetts would look at moving elsewhere. Who could blame him?
1. Peterson has not been in great form this year and is recovering from a shoulder reconstruction suffered at the IRB U/20 tournament. He's too good a player to be ignored though and I hope that he gets a rookie contract.
2. Lopeti has got the genes but don't forget that Timani needed a few goes in the S14 to come right.
3. As I have mentioned before Miles Mac is not developed enough to have a rookie contract IMO though he has already played in 1st Grade and could be considered for 2013. Hickey is the type of hard player and borderline nutter needed as the 3rd string fetcher.
4. Bennetts is being trialled on tour with the Force in Samoa. I agree with everybody that he is a class player at club level but as I mentioned at the time when Kingston was contracted before the 2011 season: Bennetts would look at moving elsewhere. Who could blame him?
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RonnieP
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Lopeti has a perfect build for an 8 but I have been hugely disappointed in him this year. Seen a fair bit of him for the Junior Tahs and Southern and amazed how soft he is in contact given his size. Against Tonga A got absolutely hammered. Can't see him going much further.
I think you'll find Bernard Foley signed top squad contract so will be included in main 30.
Also Afusipa Taumoepeau agreed with Tah's for extended squad.
I think you'll find Bernard Foley signed top squad contract so will be included in main 30.
Also Afusipa Taumoepeau agreed with Tah's for extended squad.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
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Bob Davidson (42)
What exactly is"ëxtended squad"? Is this players outside the 35 player main squad and academy structure who are warehoused by S15 franchises on a very modest earner and the promise of maybe breaking into the squad? Something like Beau Robinson was in Qld this year perhaps?
If that's the case then Sipa looks to be making retro steps. Agree Slim, Japan or elsewhere o/s might be the way to go. He doesn't seem to have been given too many opportunities at Super level.
If that's the case then Sipa looks to be making retro steps. Agree Slim, Japan or elsewhere o/s might be the way to go. He doesn't seem to have been given too many opportunities at Super level.
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